SBS Assyrian
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Newsflash: 6 May 2024
May 06, 2024 01:24 - 3 minutes - 3.85 MBPerth's Muslim community is bracing for potential backlash following stabbing; Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation; and, in sport, Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore is under health review amid AFL drama.
Newsflash: 2 May 2024
May 02, 2024 00:20 - 3 minutes - 3.87 MBCandlelit vigils held across the country, honouring victims of domestic violence; violent clashes break out between pro-Palestinian student protesters and counter-demonstrators in the United States: and, in football, Borussia Dortmund seals a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain.
Should you consider private health insurance?
May 01, 2024 10:17 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAustralians have access to a quality and affordable public healthcare system. There's also the option to pay for private health insurance, allowing shorter waiting times and more choices when visiting hospitals and specialists.
Newsflash: 1 May 2024
May 01, 2024 03:15 - 3 minutes - 4.09 MBThe federal government to invest millions into a leaving domestic violence program following an emergency national cabinet meeting; Qantas investigates an issue with its app as several customers report having access to other people's data; and, in NRL, Daly Cherry-Evans narrowly avoids a three-match ban.
Widow receives fraction of promised compensation after devastating floods
April 30, 2024 09:55 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOn 19 June, torrential rains inundated the city of Duhok, leading to extensive flooding and significant damage to residential and commercial properties. Mary Nisan, whose home was submerged and severely damaged, claims that despite a government promise of 10 million dinars in compensation, she had only received six million, which is around AUD$7,000.
'Negative portrayal': Peter Esho rejects media coverage following church unrest
April 30, 2024 08:54 - 13 minutes - 12 MBCommunity leader, Peter Esho, proposed a meeting with NSW government representatives including Premier Chris Minns to discuss the aftermath of the assault on Bishop Mar Mari and subsequent unrest. During this meeting on 19 April 2024, Esho said the Assyrian community rejected outright the negative portrayal of them being presented by some in the mainstream media.
Drug offers new hope for Australians with breast cancer
April 30, 2024 08:54 - 6 minutes - 6.58 MBPatients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to the drug is considered an important step.
Lawrence turned his life around after prison. Now he’s helping others start again
April 30, 2024 08:18 - 6 minutes - 4.87 MBGetting a job after a stint in prison isn’t easy - just ask any of the ex-offenders hired by Fruit2Work. The innovative project delivers fruit, milk and pantry items to businesses in two Australian states, and aims to go national. But this project is about a lot more than delivering food.
SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 30 April 2024
April 30, 2024 06:33 - 12 minutes - 9.13 MBThe latest homicide report shows the number of women killed by an intimate partner in Australia has risen sharply; Australia loses its top university ranking as international students consider cost of living; Rafael Nadal battles into the fourth round of the Madrid Open.
Newsflash: 29 April 2024
April 29, 2024 09:35 - 3 minutes - 2.27 MBVictorian Premier Jacinta Allan says she is prepared to make an official apology to First Nations people in Victoria; students at US college campuses vow to double down on demands; and, in golf, Australia's Hannah Green claims second consecutive win at the LA Championships.
SBS Assyrian:Weekly news wrap
April 27, 2024 08:18 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBPolice arrest seven in a counter-terrorism operation in Sydney; Crowds gather for Dawn Service Anzac commemorations across the country; Calls for more awareness of the dangers of sporting head injuries
Fifty years in the making, Australia's first detailed English-Syriac dictionary has finally been published
April 26, 2024 06:03 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Barutha English-Syriac Dictionary has finally been published after its author, the late Ishu Barutha, began compiling it in the 1970s to address the linguistic needs of the Assyrian community in Australia and worldwide.
Newsflash: 26 April 2024
April 26, 2024 04:50 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBAustralian Islamic community leaders once again condemn the response by authorities to the church stabbing attack; former Australian of the Year Rosie Battie calls for a Royal Commission into domestic violence in New South Wales; and, in sport, Australia welcomes the independent review into 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive to a banned substance.
Newsflash: 25 April 2024
April 25, 2024 03:07 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBThe Opposition leader addresses crowds at a Brisbane Anzac Day Dawn Service; five children charged in connection with the stabbing of an Orthodox Christian bishop; and, in sport, Barcelona's manager reverses his decision to step down at the end of the season.
World Hemophilia Day commemorated in northern Iraq
April 24, 2024 11:39 - 7 minutes - 5.57 MBOn 18 April 2024, World Hemophilia Day was observed in the Kurdistan region at the GIN Blood Centre in Duhok, Iraq. Many children with blood diseases enjoyed fun activities and were handed gifts and toys. Dr Omid Adnan, a specialist in blood disease treatment at the centre, discussed its significance with Naseem Sadiq, who filed this report.
How to deal with trauma?
April 24, 2024 10:56 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBLina Isho, the leader of the STARTTS Youth Program, discusses the recent violent events in Sydney and how they affect people, particularly refugees who have experienced trauma before. She explains that exposure to violent news or events can trigger past traumas, especially for those who have previously recovered. Ms. Ishu offers advice on how to support individuals dealing with trauma and also advise people to contact STARTTS at (02) 9646 6700 or email: [email protected].
SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 23 April 2024
April 24, 2024 09:57 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAustralia now has its first ever female astronaut; the UK's Prime Minister says deportation flights to Rwanda to begin this summer; and, in tennis, Alex De Minaur sets the stage for a Madrid re-match against Rafael Nadal.
Understanding the profound connections First Nations have with the land
April 24, 2024 04:29 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBThe land holds a profound spiritual significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, intricately intertwined with their identity, belonging, and way of life.
Learn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians.
April 24, 2024 04:11 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBLearn how to talk about commemorating Anzac Day, plus find out why it's important for all Australians
Assyrian community leaders voice concerns to government following church attack
April 23, 2024 10:03 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBOn 19 April, 2024, Assyrian community leaders, notable Assyrians and others expressed significant concerns in a meeting with NSW government officials following the church attack on 15 April.
'Valuable resource': The launch of the new English-Syriac dictionary
April 22, 2024 21:33 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBBarutha is the newest English-Syriac dictionary crafted by the late Eshoo Zaia Barutha and took three decades of effort and dedication. Following his passing, a dedicated committee comprising numerous Assyrian linguists, an IT specialist, and his family carried on his legacy to materialise the project. The Barutha dictionary, launched on 17 April 2024, emerges as a valuable resource for Assyrian schools, translators, interpreters, and enthusiasts of the Assyrian language.
Newsflash: 23 April 2024
April 22, 2024 00:44 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBRenewed budget expectations as the Treasurer meets with G20 leaders in Washington; polls reveal nearly equal support for the two major parties ahead of the May budget; and, in sport, Football Australia reveals the host states for the 2026 Asian Cup.
Newsflash: 20 April 2024
April 20, 2024 13:28 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBX says it will fight Australia's eSafety Commissioner requests to remove posts about church stabbings; a man is dead after colliding with a bus on a highway near Dubbo; and, in sport, how artificial intelligence will be used at this year’s Olympic Games.
SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap
April 20, 2024 10:36 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBA 19-year-old arrested for participating in riots following the Wakeley Church stabbing attack; Israel considers retaliation against Iran following drone and missile attacks; Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.
Newsflash: 18 April 2024
April 18, 2024 04:56 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBA candlelit vigil to be held at Bondi Beach this Sunday to honour the victims of the Westfield stabbing attack; the bishop stabbed at a Sydney church publicly forgives his attacker; and, in sport, Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.
SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 16 April 2024
April 17, 2024 00:37 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBPolice declare church stabbing a terrorist act; Anthony Albanese praises a French citizen who fought off the Bondi attacker; and in AFL, Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy retires after repeated head knocks.
Two cruise missiles intercepted by US forces in Iraq
April 16, 2024 12:38 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBIn his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralised two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.
Assyrian book exhibition to be held in Sydney
April 16, 2024 11:03 - 5 minutes - 4.36 MBJoni Odisho is the president of the Athri Assyrian Centre. He talks about future projects and activities including an Assyrian Book Exhibition to be held at Odessa Hall in mid-April this year.
'Profound love of Assyrian art': One thousand and one verses of Raweh
April 16, 2024 10:17 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBProfessor Samir Johna, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Bernard Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, is also a poet versed in Assyrian and Arabic literature. Visiting Sydney from the USA, he launched his book, "One Thousand and One Verses of Raweh", and discussed his profound love for Assyrian art.
Assyrian leaders urge calm amid church stabbing investigation
April 16, 2024 07:49 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSome Assyrian community leaders have voiced their perspectives on the recent church stabbing, which authorities are investigating as an act of terror. Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, these leaders conveyed their profound sorrow and sadness over the tragic event. They urge the community to remain composed and to trust in the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies. Their message emphasises the importance of maintaining calm and allowing authorities to conduct their investigatio...
Newsflash: 15 April 2024
April 15, 2024 02:50 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBAn independent coronial inquiry is to be established into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack as the state government considers additional measures for security guards; and Scottie Scheffler wins his second Masters in three years.
Assyrian nations' 'voice' advocated at conference
April 13, 2024 09:32 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBActivist and media personality, Khlapieel Bnyameen, talks to SBS Assyrian about the speech he delivered at the Baghdad Deewan conference. He was invited by the office of Ammar Alhakeem, Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, along with many Iraqi-selected politicians, unionists and social experts.
Insights on the Baghdad conference Speech advocating the Assyrian nations' Voice
April 13, 2024 09:32 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBActivist and media personality Khlapieel Bnyameen talks to SBS Assyrian about the speech he delivered at The Baghdad Deewan conference. He was invited by the office of Ammar Alhakeem, Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, along with many Iraqi-selected politicians, unionists and social experts. Mr Bnyameen talks about the content of his speech and the message he wanted to convey to the Iraqi government
Biography delves into the vibrant Baghdad neighbourhood of Gilani
April 12, 2024 21:34 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe third book published in Assyrian by Sydney-based writer, Youel Hawil, explores the vibrant tapestry of Gilani, a suburb in Baghdad where he was born. Entitled "The Chronicles of an Armenian of Gilani Camp", this latest instalment delves deep into the Assyrian and Armenian neighbourhood and the fabric of life, characters and community spanning from the mid-1920s to modern times. Hawil tells the stories of the people who shaped Gilani, offering readers a rich journey through its history.
Sydney Author Youel Hawil's latest book chronicles the vibrant life of Gilani, his birthplace
April 12, 2024 21:34 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe third book published in Assyrian by Sydney-based writer Youel Hawil explores the vibrant tapestry of Gilani, a suburb in Baghdad where he himself was born. Titled "The Chronicles of an Armenian of Gilani Camp," this latest installment delves deep into the Assyrians and Armenians neighbourhood and the fabric of life, characters and community spanning from the mid-1920s to modern times. Mr. Hawil tells the stories of the people who shaped Gilani, offering readers a rich journey through its ...
Newsflash: 11 April 2024
April 11, 2024 10:25 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBOpposition leader Peter Dutton criticises the federal government's Made in Australia Act; the Greens say emergency migration laws will undermine multicultural Australia; and, in golf, Rickie Fowler returns to the Masters after a three-year absence.
SBS Learn English: Talking about cooking
April 10, 2024 06:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBLearn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.
Learn English - Talking about cooking
April 10, 2024 06:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBLearn how to talk about cooking and sharing recipes.
Newsflash: 10 April 2024
April 10, 2024 02:56 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBThe Federal Opposition questions Penny Wong's call for the recognition of a Palestinian state; millions of Muslims mark the end of Ramadan; and the Matildas take on Mexico in Texas.
News flash: 10 April 2024
April 10, 2024 02:56 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBIn this bulletin; The Federal Opposition questions Penny Wong's call for the recognition of a Palestinian state; Millions of Muslims mark the end of Ramadan; And the Matildas take on Mexico in Texas
SBS Assyrian news bulletin: 9 April 2024
April 09, 2024 08:02 - 11 minutes - 9.12 MBBenjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for a ground invasion of Rafah; a total eclipse brings darkness to millions in Mexico, the US and Canada; and, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin advances to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Millions of dollars worth of goods were lost in a fire in a Duhok Market
April 09, 2024 07:54 - 7 minutes - 8.38 MBIn the early hours of April 1st, a brief electrical malfunction ignited a catastrophic fire within the Duhok Market. This blaze destroyed goods valued at over a million dollars and inflicted millions more in structural harm to the local shops, causing both owners and the community into great shock and disbelief. Naseem Sadiq provides a detailed account of the tragic event.
Fire rips through Duhok Market
April 09, 2024 07:54 - 7 minutes - 8.38 MBIn the early hours of 1 April, a brief electrical malfunction ignited a catastrophic fire within the Duhok Market. This blaze destroyed goods valued at over $1 million and caused major structural damage to local shops.
Celebrating unity: ADM-Australia celebrates Assyrian New Year and the party's unity
April 09, 2024 07:54 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Assyrian Democratic Movement's 45th anniversary coincided with the Assyrian New Year celebrations. SBS Assyrian conducted interviews with Mr. Emmanuel Sada, leader of the ADM—Sydney branch, and Johnny Younadam, previously associated with Abna-Alnahrain and now aligned with ADM. Both individuals conveyed their happiness and hopeful anticipation for this significant step towards unity within the movement.
A significant step towards unity within the ADM movement.
April 09, 2024 07:54 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Assyrian Democratic Movement's 45th anniversary coincided with Assyrian New Year celebrations. ADM - Sydney leader Emmanuel Sada and Johnny Younadam, previously associated with Abna-Alnahrain and now aligned with ADM, both said this was a significant step towards unity within the movement.
Hopes for unity within the Australian arm of the ADM
April 09, 2024 07:54 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Assyrian Democratic Movement's 45th anniversary coincided with Assyrian New Year celebrations. ADM - Sydney leader, Emmanuel Sada, and Johnny Younadam, previously associated with Abna-Alnahrain and now aligned with ADM, both said this was a significant step towards unity within the movement.
BARUTHA: The launch of a new English-Assyrian dictionary
April 09, 2024 07:53 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBFor over three decades, the creation of the English-Assyrian Dictionary, BARUTHA, has been underway. Unfortunately, its original author passed away before its full completion. However, the Barutha Assyrian Language Centre dedicated years of effort to realize the author's vision of seeing it published. Now, after much anticipation, the BARUTHA dictionary is set to debut on April 17, 2024. Albert Oshana, representing the center, reflects on the enduring legacy of the dictionary's late author, I...
Thirty years in the making: English-Assyrian dictionary
April 09, 2024 07:53 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBCompiling an English-Assyrian dictionary, Barutha, has been under way for 30 years. Unfortunately, its original author, Isho Barutha, passed away before its full completion. Now, the Barutha Assyrian Language Centre has announced the dictionary will be officially unveiled and launched on 17 April, 2024.
Navigating the implicit right to protest in Australia
April 09, 2024 07:52 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBEvery week, impassioned Australians take to the streets, raising their voices in protest on important issues. Protesting is not an offence, but protesters sometimes test the limits of the law with extreme and antisocial behaviour. The chance of running into trouble depends on where you’re protesting and how you behave.
Newsflash: 8 April 2024
April 08, 2024 03:13 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBThe federal Nationals say $10 million fines for "badly behaved" supermarkets have come too late; new special adviser, Mark Binskin, to find "proper answers" on Gaza aid worker deaths; and, in the EPL, Manchester United dent bitter rival Liverpool's title hopes.